European stock markets concluded a trimmed trading day on Tuesday with gains, although investors approached with caution due to the absence of major catalysts.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose by 0.46%. In the UK, the FTSE 100 advanced 0.64%, while France's CAC 40 saw an increase of 0.92%. Markets in Germany and Switzerland were closed in observance of Christmas Eve.
Throughout the year, the FTSE 100 achieved a near 6% rise, whereas France's CAC 40 experienced a decline of approximately 3%. Germany's DAX surged by about 19% over the same period, and the pan-European Stoxx 600 increased nearly 6%.
In the UK stock market, notable performers included JD Sports Fashion, which rose approximately 2.7%. Other gainers such as Segro, Endeavour Mining, Schroders, Vodafone Group, Shell, Berkeley Group Holdings, Barratt Developments, Rentokil Initial, Taylor Wimpey, Mondi, Persimmon, Anglo American Plc, BP, Fresnillo, British Land Company, Phoenix Group, Melrose Industries, and Barclays appreciated by 1% to 2%.
In France, Edenred, Vivendi, Teleperformance, Eurofins Scientific, Capgemini, Dassault Systèmes, and Kering ended the session with gains ranging from 1.5% to 3%. Additionally, STMicroelectronics, LVMH, ArcelorMittal, TotalEnergies, L'Oréal, Veolia, Air Liquide, BNP Paribas, Thales, Vinci, Stellantis, and Carrefour also closed with marked upward movement.
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